[Q] Should I protect my phone ?

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McGuigew

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Hi,

I saw Avast for android available on the market, this raised questions in my mind :
- is there a real menace for android phones ?
- if so, what is the best app to protect my phone ?
- what is the cost regarding battery consumption ?

Thanks XDAers
 

dalanik

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Hi,

I saw Avast for android available on the market, this raised questions in my mind :
- is there a real menace for android phones ?
- if so, what is the best app to protect my phone ?
- what is the cost regarding battery consumption ?

Thanks XDAers

I don't think there is a need for AV software on Android (yet). If you install all your apps from Google Play, there's no chance to get a virus... maybe some software that pops up ads but you should always read reviews before installing....
 

TheATHEiST

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I don't think there is a need for AV software on Android (yet). If you install all your apps from Google Play, there's no chance to get a virus... maybe some software that pops up ads but you should always read reviews before installing....


Absolute drivel.

There is a big need and yes you can get malware from Google play where on earth have you been??


@ OP

I would recommend ESET Mobile Security and also Xprivacy.
 

dalanik

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Absolute drivel.

There is a big need and yes you can get malware from Google play where on earth have you been??


@ OP

I would recommend ESET Mobile Security and also Xprivacy.

Well I have never met anyone who got a virus on Android nor have I had one on multiple devices for several years... but if you want to slow your phone by installing AV, you're welcome....

I also use Xprivacy, but that is not AV....
 

TheATHEiST

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Well I have never met anyone who got a virus on Android nor have I had one on multiple devices for several years... but if you want to slow your phone by installing AV, you're welcome....

I also use Xprivacy, but that is not AV....

Well firstly I'm not talking about virus, I'm talking about malware and there is plenty of it in various different forms.

Secondly, At what point did I say XPrivacy is a AV?
 

note2nooby

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Dec 20, 2013
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Slowing down note 2 is not so easy.
I'm using avast from day one and I didn't notice any slowdown. I have about 1gb ram used all the time. The phone is running smoth. I have stock rom.

Sent from my GT-N7100
 
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McGuigew

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Interesting debate, I think I will use Xprivacy as advised but no AV... Thanks everyone